Höegh Aurora: discover world’s largest vehicle carrier that can hold over 9,000 cars!
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Entrega de placa a Hoegh Aurora. Ricaurte Catín Vasquez, administrador del Canal de Panamá, entregó al capitán de la embarcación Hoegh Aurora, car carrier - portavehículo - carga rodante, la placa por ser su primer tránsito por el Canal de Panamá. La embarcación Hoegh Aurora con capacidad para 9500 vehículos realizó un tránsito norte por las esclusas del Tercer Juego de Esclusas. Tiene panales solares que alimentan casi la totalidad del sistema electrico de las plataformas y demás pasillos. Se impulsa con GNL (gas natural licuado). Boris Moreno, vicepresidente de Operaciones, entregó al capitán del barco una gorra y una serigrafía del TJE como recuerdo del tránsito inaugural. Albano Aguilar, especialista en Analisis de Mercado y Pronosticos. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Any use of Panama Canal's visual material must be properly credited "Courtesy of the Panama Canal Authority." The footage or photographs may only be used for the purpose requested and/or for content related to the Panama Canal. This material may not be sold or transferred to third parties. TERMINOS Y CONDICIONES: Cualquier uso de fotografia y/o video del Canal de Panama debe ser debidamente acreditado como “Cortesia de la Autoridad del Canal de Panama.” Las fotografias y video solo pueden ser utilizadas para la revista/ medio/ programa / contenido para las que fueron solicitadas. El material no puede ser transferido ni vendido a terceros.
With an impressive holding capacity of up to 9,100 vehicles, the Höegh Aurora holds the title of “world’s largest vehicle carrier”.
Operated by Norway’s Höegh Autoliners, it was built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) in Jiangsu, in eastern China, and made its maiden voyage last year.
Measuring about 37.5 meters wide and 199.9 meters long, it is considered the world’s largest PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessel for transporting various types of vehicles, and thanks to strengthened decks and enhanced internal ramp systems, it can carry also heavier electric vehicles on all 14 decks, beating the previous world’s largest vehicle carrier by 600 vehicles.
However, size and carrying capacity aren’t the only impressive characteristics of the Höegh Aurora, as It’s also the world’s greenest PCTC, thanks to several environment-friendly features, including 1500 square meters of solar panels on the top deck, which help reduce electricity production from the generators by up to 30-35 percent, and it runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG), biofuels, and low-sulfur oil.
“Together with our partners, we are removing carbon from one of the hardest-to-abate sectors,” Höegh Autoliners said in a statement. “Changing the perception of deep-sea transportation. Together, we are making sustainable shipping doable, accelerating the green transition within our industry, and setting a whole new standard for sustainable solutions and services in shipping.”
Höegh also plans to make its Aurora Class ships even “greener” in the future and, by 2027, all 12 commissioned carriers will be powered by engines running on clean ammonia, more precisely a zero-carbon type of fuel.
“The Aurora Class is the crown jewel of our groundbreaking, industry-transforming green fleet renewal program,” said Sebjørn Dahl, COO of Höegh Autoliners.
“These vessels meet the demands of our growing number of carbon-conscious customers seeking emission reductions and sustainable transportation. Together, we will not rest until we achieve net zero operations.”
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